About The Citizen’s Advisory Board of Cleveland County Child Welfare Unit

CAB was developed and implemented in 1989 with one specific goal: fulfill the Christmas wish lists of children in out-of-home care in Cleveland County. The program received tremendous support from the community and the wish lists of 69 children were filled that year. Today, this program still fully relies on the community for support, but has grown considerably. In 2016, CAB was able to fulfill the wish lists of 774 children. This community makes a difference!

Over the years, CAB began a Special Needs program to help with broader needs like clothing, food, and gas in order to assist children and their families in achieving permanence. As our community grows and as government assistance dwindles, the needs of our most vulnerable citizens continues to grow. It is CAB’s goal to not only meet the basic needs of these children, but to provide opportunities for growth throughout the year.

CAB is composed of members of our community that come from various walks of life and are deeply committed to helping children in need. The organization relies on volunteers to do the work and the community for fundraising efforts. YOU can make a difference!

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Secret Santa

Coaches Luncheon

CAB hosts the annual OU Football Coaches Luncheon in August. This is an exciting event that allows the community to hear the OU Football Coaching Staff talk about the upcoming season and it promotes the function of CAB in the community.

Secret Santa

Christmas time can be a sad and lonely time for a child in out-of-home care. They are away from their families, they have had numerous disappointments in their young lives and have little hope that things will change. Be a Secret Santa this Holiday Season for one lucky girl or boy.

Special Needs

The primary focus for a child within the Child Welfare system is insuring they have a safe and permanent placement. This may be achieved through reunification, guardianship or adoption. Family connections and a sense of belonging is crucial for these children.